Melissa Widner currently serves as the CEO of Lighter Capital. She has extensive experience as an entrepreneur seeking funding and as a venture capitalist.

When it comes to funding for your business, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Melissa is a former venture capitalist and entrepreneur who has facilitated several high-value exits throughout her impressive career. She is also the co-founder of Heads Over Heels. The company helps female entrepreneurs that run high-growth companies connect to resources.

In our conversation, Melissa details Lighter Capital’s approach to financing early-stage companies. As well as how they create conditions for friendly debt funding.

She expands on some of the biggest lessons she’s learned about leadership. Melissa reflects on the challenges of balancing motherhood and professional life.

We discuss the importance of downtime and learn the ways Lighter Capital encourages employees to disconnect and recharge too.

Melissa shares her advice for her early-stage entrepreneurs and how to choose investors with care.

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